Youkilis still must pass a physical, according to the report by Crash Kruth. The Yankees expressed interest in Youkilis after learning that third baseman Alex Rodriguez will have hip surgery in January that is likely to sideline him for as long as six months.

Youkilis, who turns 34 in March, hit .235 with a 336 on-base percentage and .409 slugging percentage and 19 home runs in 122 games in 2012 with the Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. For his career, Youkilis is a .283 hitter, three-time All-Star and former Gold Glove Award winner.